JOB DESCRIPTION
Cloud Infrastructure Architect – Multi-Cloud (AWS | Azure | GCP)
Role Description
Architecture Design & Strategy
- Design and implement highly available, scalable, and secure architectures across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for complex enterprise applications.
- Create architecture blueprints, reference architectures, and technical documentation aligned with AWS Well-Architected Framework, Azure Architecture Framework, and GCP Architecture Framework.
- Evaluate and recommend cloud-native services across providers — including AWS (EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, ECS, EKS), Azure (VMs, Azure Functions, AKS, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage), and GCP (Compute Engine, Cloud Run, GKE, BigQuery, Cloud SQL) — to optimize performance, cost, and scalability.
- Develop and maintain cloud-agnostic and cloud-native design patterns to support multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies.
Solutioning
- Lead end-to-end implementation of cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP, from proof-of-concept to production deployment.
- Configure and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Bicep/ARM Templates, and GCP Deployment Manager / Pulumi.
- Lead and contribute to RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, including multi-cloud solution design, effort estimation, and proposal documentation.
- Develop solution architectures, pitch documentation, and value propositions aligned with customer requirements and business outcomes across cloud platforms.
- Participate in client workshops, solution demos, and technical due diligence discussions covering multi-cloud scenarios.
Cloud Migration & Modernization
- Plan and execute large-scale migrations from on-premises or legacy systems to AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring minimal downtime and risk.
- Refactor and modernize applications for cloud-native environments leveraging managed services: AWS Aurora/DynamoDB/Redshift, Azure SQL/Cosmos DB/Synapse, and GCP Cloud SQL/Spanner/BigQuery.
- Optimize workloads for cost, performance, and scalability using AWS Cost Explorer & Trusted Advisor, Azure Cost Management, and GCP Cost Management & Recommender.
- Architect and implement multi-cloud and hybrid connectivity strategies using AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and Google Cloud Interconnect.
Security & Compliance
- Design secure, compliant architectures with a focus on identity management (AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory / Entra ID, GCP IAM), encryption (KMS across providers), network security (VPCs, NSGs, VNet), and standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC.
- Implement monitoring and logging using AWS CloudWatch/CloudTrail, Azure Monitor/Sentinel, and GCP Cloud Logging/Security Command Center, along with third-party SIEM tools.
- Define and enforce cloud security baselines, policy guardrails, and governance frameworks across all cloud environments.
DevOps & Automation
- Drive DevOps practices by integrating CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, Azure DevOps, GCP Cloud Build, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes using Terraform, Ansible, and cloud-native tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Promote best practices for container orchestration (EKS, AKS, GKE) and serverless workflows (Lambda, Azure Functions, Cloud Run/Cloud Functions).
Leadership & Collaboration
- Present architectural proposals and multi-cloud solutions to C-level executives and technical teams.
- Collaborate with sales, delivery, and practice teams to drive end-to-end solution lifecycle from proposal to execution across cloud platforms.
- Engage with customers during bid defense, proposal walkthroughs, and executive presentations covering multi-cloud architectures.
Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot complex issues related to scalability, latency, and reliability across multi-cloud production environments.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for incidents and implement preventive measures using platform-native observability tools.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to thought leadership through whitepapers, blogs, or presentations on multi-cloud architecture and strategy.
- Contribute to building and scaling Intelligent Infrastructure Services (AIOps, automation-first operations) & Managed Services across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Define standards, reusable frameworks, accelerators, and best practices across CoE initiatives for multi-cloud environments.
Technical Skills
Cloud Platforms
- AWS: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, Route 53, CloudFront, ECS, EKS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, Athena, Glue, QuickSight.
- Azure: Virtual Machines, Azure Functions, AKS, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Azure AD/Entra ID, Azure Monitor, Synapse Analytics, Azure DevOps.
- GCP: Compute Engine, Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud SQL, Spanner, BigQuery, Cloud IAM, Cloud Logging, Cloud Build, Pub/Sub, Vertex AI.
Infrastructure & Automation
- Proficiency in IaC tools: Terraform (multi-cloud), AWS CloudFormation / CDK, Azure Bicep / ARM Templates, GCP Deployment Manager, Pulumi.
- Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration across EKS, AKS, and GKE.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools: AWS CodePipeline, Azure DevOps, GCP Cloud Build, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI.
Networking & Security
- Expertise in multi-cloud networking: VPC/VNet design, subnets, VPN, AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, Google Cloud Interconnect, and service mesh.
Data & Analytics
- Knowledge of database technologies across platforms: AWS (RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, Redshift), Azure (Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, Synapse), GCP (BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Spanner).
- Understanding of data engineering and analytics services: AWS Glue/Athena, Azure Data Factory, GCP Dataflow/Dataproc.
Operations & Observability
- Understanding of IT operations, observability platforms (Datadog, Prometheus/Grafana, Dynatrace), and managed services delivery models.
- Exposure to AIOps, automation frameworks, FinOps, and platform engineering concepts across multi-cloud environments.
Good to Have
- AWS: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (highly preferred); AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional; specialty certs in Security, Advanced Networking.
- Azure: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305); Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400).
- GCP: Google Professional Cloud Architect; Google Professional DevOps Engineer.
- Other: HashiCorp Terraform Associate/Professional, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), TOGAF.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate complex multi-cloud technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to address architectural and operational challenges across cloud platforms.
- Ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, multi-cloud environment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively across diverse technology stacks.
